Oblivion Remastered – How to Get a House Early | Imperial City Waterfront

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Title character, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, has been given a fresh update, sparking interest among newcomers and returning players who haven’t dabbled with it for years. In case you weren’t aware or have forgotten, the game allows you to buy specific houses that can serve as your storage space and more. This guide will walk you through acquiring one early in the game.

How to Get a House Early | Imperial City Waterfront

At the beginning of the game, there are choices for “complimentary” accommodations that allow you to evade dangers or rest to gain levels. However, these aren’t ideal if your aim is to have a proper living space where you can keep your belongings, as contents in unclaimed areas tend to change over time when it comes to containers.

Among the initial options available without any quests, one you might consider purchasing is the quaint little shack in the Imperial City Waterfront District. The price tag on this property is 2000 gold, a significant investment for the early stages of the game.

To make a purchase, head to the “Office of Imperial Commerce” which is situated in the “Market District” of the “Imperial City”. The sign is easily spotted just outside the entrance, given its location next to the main road, making it hard to overlook.

Within, there’s a character named Vinicia Melissaeia. If she has a favorable disposition towards you, which is roughly 50, she’ll propose selling you the house for 2000 gold. If her disposition isn’t high enough, don’t worry, you can use the persuasion menu to offer her a bribe to improve it. With your current funds, I’m certain you could afford that easily.

Once the house is yours, she’ll pass on the keys to what was previously known as the shack, now bearing your ownership title. Simply make your way to the Waterfront District and unlock its doors!

Should you find yourself having trouble locating it, simply follow the trail of “Finding the house in the Imperial City.” This will place a visible point on your map guiding you directly there, and it’ll disappear once you step inside for the very first time.

Upon your initial visit, you’ll find it rather bare. That’s because houses in this game typically need to be customized, which involves buying decorative items from specific vendors. In this instance, the quest will guide you to seek out Sergius Verus, who can be found at the Three Brothers Trade Goods.

Head back to the bustling district known as the Imperial City Market and seek out the specified store. If you’re keeping track, a guiding symbol should appear on your map. In this shop, you’ll discover an array of goods priced anywhere from hundreds to potentially thousands of gold pieces.

  • House Dining Area – Adds some food-related items and a rug to make the floor look less empty.
  • House Kitchen Area – This will add a cupboard and another rug, along with other miscellaneous items that serve no practical purpose.
  • House Sitting Area – This will simply add some chairs and a table to your shack.
  • House Storage Area – This upgrade will add various storage options that you can actually take advantage of, including a chest on the floor.
  • House Wall Hangings – This is a purely cosmetic upgrade that adds a bunch of stuff to your walls, making it look less barren and dilapidated.

It’s important to mention that the majority of containers inside a player-owned house are entirely secure for storing items, and they won’t disappear or respawn over time. Yet, there are some special cases, and it remains uncertain if the remaster has brought about new glitches or mechanisms affecting any indoor containers.

Given that items in homes are still being tested for safety, it’s strongly advised to primarily rely on storage chests for now. Should you wish to utilize other storage options such as wardrobes or cupboards, ensure they are safe by consulting comprehensive online guides first, as these areas are currently undergoing testing and updates by players.

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2025-04-27 11:09